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Post by maggyd on Mar 11, 2009 14:28:25 GMT 1
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Post by Biggles on Mar 11, 2009 20:44:01 GMT 1
I haven't seen them either--but there is always the first time!
Thanks for the reminder --- Just going to check out the Link--
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Post by ladygardener on Mar 14, 2009 13:31:58 GMT 1
Of course they look so exotic don't they but they can ruin your plants in no time at all. I did see one last year which I got rid of pretty sharply. I've got quite a few lillies and have'nt been too bothered by them. Hope I don't end up eating my words. I do keep my beedy eyes out for them. I've heard that they make a screeching noise when they're attacked but I've not heard it. Has anyone here ever heard them make that noise?
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Post by maggyd on Mar 14, 2009 15:42:49 GMT 1
I think I have noticed them when camping down South they do look exotic dont they? they dont blend in do they! talking about screeching I was only saying on the slugs thread  when I through slugs over the fence to the path that runs beside us they SCREAM  they dont like flying. cruel me!!! |
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Post by petal on Apr 23, 2009 22:55:01 GMT 1
i'v got them on my lilys, little buggers, i tried to drowned them but i found out they get out again, i found 5 on my plants today,
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 24, 2009 8:00:03 GMT 1
I found 2 this week, both times too late as the centre of the plant had been eaten. I crush them to bits and take great delight in doing so. They are really destructive.
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 24, 2009 8:18:18 GMT 1
I havent seen any yet,but i spray,just in case  |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 24, 2009 8:34:32 GMT 1
What do you spray with FB Provado?
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Post by petal on Apr 24, 2009 16:04:24 GMT 1
afternoon, i'v been out checking again and low and behold there at it again, 2 of them on my plants so out with the pliers, squish, didnt hear any noise though, going out to check later, and will keep on till i see no more, my oh said i should leave them for the birds but i said no,  |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 24, 2009 18:55:33 GMT 1
Oh dear petal what a nuisance  Ive had a good look at mine and couldnt see any! Ill keep looking though. |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 24, 2009 19:00:25 GMT 1
Nope I would'nt take the chance of the birds going for them Petal, knowing my luck they'd run right back into the garden.
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 24, 2009 20:08:18 GMT 1
What do you spray with FB Provado? Provado is what i am useing this year LG,but at other times i have also used Bug Clear Gun,in a red container,that works as well |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 24, 2009 21:08:41 GMT 1
Thanks FB I've used bug gun in past years, have'nt this year. Maybe that's why I'm getting them. I'll definately buy some more this week.
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Post by Sweetleaf on Apr 28, 2009 15:03:04 GMT 1
I saw a lot of those last year, they even like lily of the valley, and will move very quickly, when you try to catch them, always landing on their backs to hide their red colouring, crafty little blighters! I squished em whenever I could, and put white paper under the plants to defeat their crafty disguise method. |
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Post by petal on Apr 30, 2009 16:24:02 GMT 1
just an update from me, been out checking regularly and cant see any more lily beetles, I'm pleased to say, they must of got wind of what I'm doing to them,ha ha, hopefully thats the last I'll see of them now and my lilies will flower well,
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Post by ladygardener on May 6, 2009 10:19:27 GMT 1
fingers crossed Petal but be sure to keep an eye open for them coming back again.
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Post by Biggles on May 6, 2009 22:21:20 GMT 1
I use Systemic Pravdo Vine weevil Killer- I spray the leaves of the plant--it works through the plant's system and kills not just Vine Weevil but Bugs aswell--
I keep 'looking' but havent seen any yet (Fingers crossed)
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Post by farmersboy on May 7, 2009 7:43:44 GMT 1
Thats what i use Biggs,works a treat ;D
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Post by Biggles on May 7, 2009 10:28:55 GMT 1
And worth every penny--
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Post by maggyd on May 7, 2009 16:27:06 GMT 1
I was hopeing you were going to say WE DONT get lily beetles where we live Biggs I have never seen them and I dont spray with anything! mind I did get Vine Weavel didnt I. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jun 1, 2009 8:50:15 GMT 1
Found one on Saturday - after letting hubby look at it, it disappeared, funny that, he doesn't know where it went!
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Post by ladygardener on Jun 2, 2009 10:23:34 GMT 1
Well I've found loads of the things since I came back at the weekend and my lillies are covered in the horrible brown spots they leave. This is not going to be a good year for my lillies I'm afraid.
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